I'm sure you've been to the tack or feed store and have seen a variety of horse treats available for purchase. But, did you know you can make your own treats at home for your horse? No need to be an accomplished cook, most of the recipes are very easy and require little or no baking. And most of the ingredients you allready have at home.
Making treats for horses are also great projects for kids to do with their parents. Or if you have a 4-H group or any other large group of kids interested in horses, you can get them started making horse treats as a fun project. Are you or your child looking for a unique and low cost gift to give as a gift? Make up a batch of horse treats, put them in a brand new horse bucket, decorate with ribbons and bows and give out to your horse loving friends.
Remember, peanuts are never safe to feed a horse and too much peanut butter can cause problems as well. There have been reports that the apple core and apple seeds can be toxic to horses. You should always cut up an apple and remove the core/seeds before feeding to your horse. Cutting up an apple or carrot also prevents the horse from choking on it and makes it easier and safer for you to hand feed.
Always feed in moderation, never over-do feeding treats to your horse and they should NEVER be subtituted as a meal. If you are unsure of a recipe or any ingredients, check with your vet first. Never feed someone else's horse a treat unless you ask first, some horses may not be able to handle certain types of treats or food and you don't want to cause an unwanted reaction to a treat.
Baked Carrot Treats
What you need:
2 carrots,shredded
1 apple,shredded
1/3 cup molasses
3/4 cup flower
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup water
3/4 cup bran
3/4 cup oatmeal
How to prepare:
preheat over to 400 degres. Generously grease a muffin tin. MIx carrots and apples into a bowl with molasses.,bran,brown sugar,water,flour and oatmeal. Mixture should have a thick and doughy consistency. Add more bran if needed. Scoop dough into a muffnin tin,sprinkle each muffin with brown sugar and bake in the over for 30-50 minutes until well cooked
Sticky Treats
What you need:
apple or carrot
corn syrup
quick oats
How to prepare:
Cut apple in half.
Take core out.
Roll in corn syrup then oats.
Do the same for a carrot.
Peppermint Treats
What you need:
2 cups of flour
1 cup of oats
1/4 cup of molasses
10 crushed peppermints
2 apples
How to prepare:
Mix flour and oats together.
Add molasses if the mixture is not doughy.
Add water slowly until it is doughy.
Add peppermints and apples.
Cook until golden brown at 350 degrees.
Horse Munchies
What you need:
1 cup dry oats
1 cup shredded carrots and apples
1 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1 1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup molasses
Little less than a 1/4 cup water
How to prepare:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Mix dry ingredients first then add everything else.
Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until golden brown.
Keep in fridge until ready.
Trail Mix Balls
What you need:
5 chopped carrots
Molasses, as much as you want
2 cups oats or quick oats
Any type of grain
How to prepare:
Soak carrots for 15 minutes.
After they have soaked, place them in a large bowl.
Add molasses.
Stir until carrots are completly covered with molasses.
Mix in grain.
Add more molasses until grain is covered.
Finally, roll them in the oats and form a ball.
Wrap the balls in foil and freeze them.
Thaw before serving.
Super Easy Carrot Oatmeal
How to prepare:
Mix all ingredients below together and serve when cool enough to eat.
Shredded Carrots
Regular Quaker Oatmeal
Cook the Quaker Oatmeal (unflavored only).
Sprinkle little shredded carrots on top.
Easy Cookie Treats
What you need:
1 can applesauce
1 1/2 cups quick oats
oatmeal cookies
carrots, shredded
How to prepare:
Mix together oats and applesauce in a medium sized bowl.
Place oatmeal cookies on your countertop in a row.
Cover the cookies with the applesauce/oatmeal mix.
Sprinkle shredded carrots on top, and refrigerate the cookies until used.
Super Easy Apple Treats
What you need:
1 sliced apple
powdered sugar
How to prepare:
Cut apple into small pieces, roll in powdered sugar
Cheery-O-Horse Treats
What you need:
1 cup of oatmeal
1 handful of Cheerios
honey
How to prepare:
Crush Cheerios in small pieces.
Put the oatmeal and cheerios in a dish And spread honey all over.
With your hands, make into small balls and put in the refrigerator over night.
